A Trip to Udaipur
A Trip to Udaipur
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With the monsoon season creeping up on us, our favourite hill stations are getting a tad slippery and we’re wondering where to go next. Only one place came to the mind: Udaipur. Also known as the city of lakes, Udaipur is a beautiful, and the city, the past and the present, and of luxury and austerity. In a world where people can’t pass even a single day without the help of technology or machinery, it's interesting to see a city which has reserved its original essence and redefined certain historically eminent places according to the present world.
Udaipur is the place for you if you are inquisitive about bygone eras. The oldest building in Udaipur is around 400 years old and still stands proud amidst the popular lakes. Come along with us as we introduce you to some of the incredibly beautiful and amazing places in Udaipur aka the Venice of the east and what all you can do there.
City Palace:
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This city is filled with various palaces and havelis, but most of them have been turned into private hotels, so, unfortunately, most of us don’t get to witness the grandeur of some of the mahals. However, one of the oldest and the most beautiful palaces, The City Palace built in 1559, is open to the public. Don’t want to spend money on a guide? You can download this PDF here which provides the architectural view of the City Palace and the surrounding area.
Gulab Bagh’s Library:
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Gulab Bagh is a beautiful place that encompasses a zoo, Navlakha Mahal, a library and a rose garden within its huge and well-maintained campus. The main attraction here is the library - Saraswati Bhawan. This library houses more than 32,000 books related to history, archaeology, Indology and several manuscripts that date back to the early medieval period. Moreover, you can also check out the museum at Navlakha Mahal which contains oil paintings depicting the spiritual journey of Maharishi and rare Vedic texts. This Mahal is also famous because the founder of Arya Samaj, Dayananda Saraswati, spent most of his time here.
Additional Information:
Address: Gulab Bagh Rd, Udaipur, Rajasthan
313001
Library Timings: 8 am to 7 pm, closed on Tuesdays and Saturdays
Navlakha Mahal Timings: 10 am to 6 pm.
Sajjangarh Palace:
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Sajjangarh Palace, also known as the monsoon palace is situated high on the Aravalli Hills, just outside Udaipur and is known for its marvellous view of the city, especially during the rainy season. Further, in non-monsoon weather, this palace lights up in the evenings, giving out a golden orange glow. It’s also a great spot to catch the sunset at. You can also visit the Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary which is close by.
Address and Timing:
Visit: https://udaipurtourism.co.in/monsoon-palace-sajjangarh-palace-udaipur
Jaisamand Lake:
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Though boating on Lake Pichola is one of the more popular tourist choices, you could also go boating on the second largest artificial lake in Asia, Jaisamand Lake or the Dhebar Lake. It is approximately a two hour drive from the City Palace.
Additional Information:
https://udaipurtourism.co.in/jaisamand-lake-udaipur
Bagore Ki Haveli
What is a trip to Rajasthan without the celebration of art and culture? Bagore Ki Haveli is just the place for those who want to rejoice in the cultural side of Rajasthan. Here, you can catch dance performances and dramatic acts performed in the evening. You might want to reach here earlier so you can take a tour of the haveli and the museum. We loved the beautiful glass paints and architectural marvels.
Additional Information:
Opens :10:00 am-05:30 pm
Book Tickets: https://www.klook.com/en-IN/activity/16178-bagore-ki-haveli-dance-udaipur/?krt=r30&krid=e64bb494-20de-42a3-6005-6780676b98c8
Heritage Walk
Seva Mandir, a non-profit organisation conducts a heritage walk that will open you up to a whole new layer of Rajasthan’s history. This walk will not only take you through the palaces and ancient temples but will also offer a window into a small town of India, Delwara. Further, through this walk Sava Mandir also intends to provoke visitors into thinking about caste, women’s rights, drinking water, livelihoods and other aspects of the transformative development and social changes brought about by the people.
Book Your walk at:
https://www.sevamandir.org/walk
The Maharanas’ Vintage and Classic Car Collection
Do you love antiques? Do you love cars? If you have answered both these questions in the affirmative, then this Vintage and Classic Car Museum needs to be on your list. The Museum exhibits around 20 precious cars which includes MG-TC Convertible, Rolls-Royces, Ford-A Convertible, and many more such antique vehicles.
Additional Information:
Open :09:00 am-08:00 pm
Address: Nearby The Garden Hotel, Gulab Bagh Rd, Shakti Nagar, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001
Entry Fee: Adults- 150/- each; Children- 95/- each
Restaurant Ambrai
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Ideally located on the banks of Pichola Lake with a panoramic view of Jagdish Temple, Gangaur Ghat, City Palace, Lake Palace, Jag Mandir and Sajjangarh Fort, Restaurant Ambrai becomes one of the main tourist hangout/romantic spots. This restaurant is part of the Amet Haveli which was built by the rule of Maharana Jagat Singh Ji –2nd of Udaipur (between 1734-1752 A.D) who is also known for building the Jag Niwas presently known as Lake Palace. Further, this restaurant specialises in tasty Rajasthani delicacies.
Additional Information:
Address: Naga Nagri OutSide, Chand Pole, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001
Make Reservations at: http://www.amethaveliudaipur.com/restaurant.html
Jag Mandir Palace:
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Jag Mandir is a beautiful historical palace built at the centre of Pichola Lake. This palace is privately owned by the HRH Group of Hotels who have turned it into a luxury hotel and is not open to the general public. However, you can opt for a romantic evening boat ride and fine dining at the Jag Mandir.
Additional Information:
Make bookings at: https://www.klook.com/en-IN/activity/16061-boat-ride-buffet-jag-mandir-udaipur/?aid=8300&utm_medium=affiliate-alwayson&utm_source=non-network&utm_campaign=8300
Shop For Souvenirs
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Udaipur is known for its handicraft and textile industry and also for silver jewellery. You will find many shops, but amongst them, the most famous shop is Silver Corner that you must check out.
Shopping Places:
-Rajasthali
Website:http://rajasthalitest.rajasthan.gov.in/
Address: Post Office Rd, Near Chetak Cinema, Chetak Circle, Madhuban, Udaipur, Rajasthan-313001.
Open and closes: 10:00 am-07:00 pm
-Jagdish Temple Road Market where you will find many leather shops
-Sadhna
Another place where you can shop for authentic and handmade clothes. Can’t wait, shop now: https://store.sadhna.org/shop-by-instagram.html?limit=25&mode=list
Website: https://www.sadhna.org/
-Silver Corner
Address: Opp. Rainbow Restaurant, 15, Lal Ghat Road, Old City, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001
Where to Stay:
There are many cheap and beautiful places for you to stay in at Udaipur. Check out some of the hotels and lodgings.
Places to stay:
Hotels: https://www.tripadvisor.in/Hotels-g297672-c2-Udaipur_Udaipur_District_Rajasthan-Hotels.html
Travelling solo? Check out these lodgings:
https://www.tripadvisor.in/Hotels-g297672-Udaipur_Udaipur_District_Rajasthan-Hotels.html
How to Reach:
Now, coming to the best part about Udaipur that it is very close to Delhi. It takes about 10-11 hours by road to reach this magnificent city. Further, you can also fly to Udaipur, click here to book a flight. And can also take a bus to this place. Click here to book your bus.
There you have it, all the players/palaces in Udaipur that you can visit and enjoy. So where are you going this monsoon season? Hope you visit this historically rich and scenically beautiful city, Udaipur. For keep having such travel blogs your way, continue following Daily Poutine.
Bon Voyage!